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Self Explanatory
Studio album by
I-20
ReleasedOctober 5, 2004 (2004-10-05)
Recorded2003–04
GenreSouthern hip hop
Length58:51
Label
Producer
Singles from Self Explanatory
  1. "Break Bread"
    Released: July 13, 2004
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews7/10[2]

Self Explanatory is the only studio album by American rapper I-20. It was released on October 5, 2004 via Disturbing tha Peace and Capitol. Production was handled by Salaam Remi, Groove Junkeys, the Heatmakerz, Craig Love, DJ Paul, Hot Runner, Joe Traxx, Juicy J, Lil' Jon, Red Spyda and Ski. It features guest appearances from Butch Cassidy, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Bone Crusher, Chingy, Devin the Dude, Juvenile, Lil' Fate, Shawnna and Three 6 Mafia. The album peaked at number 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at #5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Its lead single "Break Bread" was released on July 13, 2004. Two songs from the album, "Fightin' in the Club" and "Hennessey & Hydro" were released as promotional singles in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Eyes Open" (Intro)
The Heatmakerz1:46
2."Meet the Dealer" (featuring Ludacris)
The Heatmakerz3:40
3."Fightin' in the Club" (featuring Lil Fate, Tity Boi and Chingy)
3:54
4."The Realist"
  • Sandimanie
  • Gibbs
  • Norman Whitfield
Salaam Remi3:53
5."Backstage" (featuring Butch Cassidy)
  • Sandimanie
  • Danny Means
  • Richard Jackson
  • Louis Tineo
  • David Anthony
Groove Junkeys3:37
6."Break Bread" (featuring Ludacris and Bone Crusher)
Lil' Jon4:37
7."May Sound Crazy"
Ski3:43
8."Hennessey & Hydro" (featuring Three 6 Mafia)
3:47
9."Point 'Em Out" (featuring Juvenile)
Salaam Remi3:47
10."So Decatur"
  • Sandimanie
  • Joseph Howard
  • Jackson
Joe Traxx4:00
11."OG Anthem" (featuring Butch Cassidy)
Red Spyda5:27
12."Slow Fuckin'" (featuring Shawnna)
Craig Love5:43
13."Kisha"
  • Sandimanie
  • Anthony
  • Jackson
  • Ewanya "Puff" Johnson
Groove Junkeys4:36
14."Hey Shawty" (featuring Devin the Dude)
Hot Runner3:50
Total length:58:51
Sample credits

Charts

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Chart (2004) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 42
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 5
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[5] 3

References

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  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Self Explanatory - I-20 | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  2. ^ Juon, Steve (October 5, 2004). "RapReviews.com Feature for October 5, 2004 - I-20's "Self Explanatory"". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "I-20 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  4. ^ "I-20 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  5. ^ "I-20 Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
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